Eden, New York, recorded its first murder in about 30 years when 79-year-old Mary Louise Kozak was found dead in her East Eden Road home on April 20, 2017. The cause of death was a fatal gunshot wound. Investigators quickly focused on her adult son, Wayne Kozak, then 48, who had been living with her after an accident that reportedly affected him physically and psychologically.

Wayne Kozak was located at a motel in Erie, Pennsylvania, about 75 miles from Eden and taken into custody. He was extradited back to Western New York and initially pleaded not guilty to a murder charge. In October 2018 he pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter; prosecutors noted he had been dealing with medical issues but did not disclose a definitive motive. In November 2018, at age 50, he was sentenced to 23 years in prison plus five years of post-release supervision.

Does anyone in Eden remember Mary Louise Kozak or have information about the events leading up to April 20, 2017?